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Restaurants · Leinster, Dublin

The Pig's Ear

Three floors of Irish cooking opposite Trinity College

  • CuisineModern Irish
  • CategoryCasual
  • VibeSmart but relaxed, townhouse setting
  • Rating★ 4.4
  • Price€€€ (lunch €20–€30, dinner €40–€60 / ~$22–$33 / ~$44–$66)
The Pig's Ear

Spread across a narrow Georgian townhouse directly across from Trinity College's railings, The Pig's Ear serves confident modern Irish cooking with a wine list longer than the menu. Upper-floor tables get views over Nassau Street and the college grounds.

Practical information for The Pig's Ear
Price €€€ (lunch €20–€30, dinner €40–€60 / ~$22–$33 / ~$44–$66)
Hours Mon–Sat 12:00–21:30; closed Sun
Reservations Recommended; book at thepigsear.ie or +353 1 670 3865
Address 4 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 Ireland

Signature dishes

  • Slow-cooked Wicklow pork belly
  • Pan-fried sea bass with Dublin Bay prawns
  • Brown bread ice cream

Good to know

Known for
Three floors above Nassau Street opposite Trinity College; creative Irish cooking with excellent wine list

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Location

4 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 Ireland

53.3439, -6.2562 View on map

Highlights

  • Direct views of Trinity College from upper-floor windows
  • Extensive wine list curated by the in-house sommelier
  • Closed Sundays, so plan a weekday or Saturday visit

Tips for visiting

  • Ask for a top-floor table facing Nassau Street when booking for the Trinity College view
  • Closed Sunday — build this into a Monday-to-Saturday itinerary